Random graphs in the monadic theory of order

We continue the works of Gurevich-Shelah and Lifsches-Shelah by showing that it is consistent with ZFC that the first-order theory of random graphs is not interpretable in the monadic theory of all chains. It is provable from ZFC that the theory of random graphs is not interpretable in the monadic second order theory of short chains (hence, in the monadic theory of the real line).

• Type: Journal
• Year: 1999
• Where: AML
• Authors: Shmuel Lifsches, Saharon Shelah
• Keywords: AML 1999, Monadic Theory, Random Graphs, Theory